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International Relations and Japanese BA (Hons)
Course Overview - International Relations and Japanese BA (Hons)
The BA International Relations degree provides a uniquely global and comparative approach to the study of world affairs. Through a study of world history and global power relations, students gain a better understanding of the sources of conflict and cooperation among states, shifts in the international economy, as well as the roles of culture, identity and ideas in world politics. It is structured around a combination of disciplinary, regional and specialised courses, with opportunities to take other Politics option courses or a language.
The BA International Relations degree provides a uniquely global and comparative approach to the study of world affairs. Through a study of world history and global power relations, students gain a better understanding of the sources of conflict and cooperation among states, shifts in the international economy, as well as the roles of culture, identity and ideas in world politics. It is structured around a combination of disciplinary, regional and specialised courses, with opportunities to take other Politics option courses or a language.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
Thornhaugh Street
London
WC1H 0XG
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LTF2
Institution Code
S09
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
D:27,M:18
60 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 27 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 18 Level 3 credits at either Distinction or Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
BTEC qualifications on their own will not be considered for entry to this programme.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
A level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £23,785 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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